The early African baobab pioneer probably arrived within the last 12 million years. From there it expanded in number, often ...

They can survive prolonged droughts thanks to their ability to store water in their huge trunks, which can attain a diameter of 10 metres or more ...

The fruit of the baobab tree contains a chalky pulp and black seeds that have many traditional and cultural uses in the ...

Baobab powder from dried and ground fruit is rich in Vitamin C and fibres, while baobab seed oil is used in cosmetic products. Local communities utilise baobab stem fibres for making rope ...

A baobab tree produces an estimated 4,000 pods, which translates to about 630kg of seeds and fruits. Farmers claim they are exploited by brokers who purchase the seeds at throw-away prices.

the flowers are used to make glue and its seeds are used to make ink. 4. They have ugly but highly nutritious fruit Baobab fruits contain more vitamin C than oranges, as well as being a great ...